The hotel is the face of the city and an indicator of hospitality. For the first time about the hotel industry it became known in the XII - XIII centuries. Inns - this is what hotels used to be called for travelers. The first hotels were warehouses, taverns, small furnished rooms or ordinary city houses, where the hostesses hosted notable foreign people. By 1910, Russia could boast of 3,000 such establishments.
Hotel: concept and definition
Tourism activities are actively developing in literally every country. And in order to prevent travelers from wandering in a strange city in search of an overnight stay, special guest houses were created - hotels. They are still gaining popularity every day.
A hotel is a combination of services, rooms / rooms, leisure facilities, treatment and meals. As a rule, the demand for this type of enterprise depends on the location (city center or highway in priority), the attractiveness of the institution as a whole, service (variety of rooms, comfortable atmosphere, cleanliness, polite staff), the availability of additional entertainment and business centers.
We can distinguish the main types of hotel complexes. This hostel, motel, boarding house, hotel, tourist base, specialized star hotels.
Hostel - cheap and cheerful
Hostel (in other words, "hostel") is the most budget option for tourists. For a short period a sleeping place is provided, the right to use a shared toilet, shower, dining room, lounge. Most importantly, take care of valuable things: there are no single rooms, as a rule, in hostels, so you have to live / spend the night with strangers. Hence the minus is the danger of theft. Some hostels are equipped with shared kitchens, where guests can cook themselves and not splurge in the dining room. The first economy class hotel (hostel) appeared in 1901 in Germany.
Car is not a place to sleep
Motel (translated from English as car + hotel) is a roadside hotel for travelers with special services and its own parking for cars. Such a hotel company offers comfortable rooms, lounges, dining rooms / cafes. Some motels are prepared to offer their guests separate garages, fuel and assistance in repairing vehicles if necessary. Prices for accommodation / overnight, as a rule, are low. However, not all roadside hotels can boast the proper level of security. Pay attention to the organization of security, the presence of fences / high fences, etc.
Guest Private Mansions
Pension is a private hotel, ready to accommodate up to 10 - 15 people. Most often these are separate houses / mansions in a quiet, beautiful place, which were built for a large family, but due to certain circumstances they began to surrender to tourists. Serves either the hostess herself or a hired maid. Guests are provided with a cozy separate room, meals and other services at the discretion of the owners. Prices, as a rule, vary depending on the location of the pension, its attractiveness and the services provided. But in any case, it is cheaper than in ordinary or star hotels.
Rotel: two in one
Rotel is one of the most unusual hotels, as it is a mobile carriage with one or two beds, a toilet, a small kitchen and a dressing room. It has a double function: at night - sleep and rest, and during the day - familiarity with the city. Ideal for lovers to try something new and original. If you are "stuck" in a transfer city for a day, then you can safely settle in a rotel, thereby combining business with pleasure: and take a break between travels and get acquainted with sights and interesting places.
Camp sites for activists
The tourist base is a separate hotel complex designed specifically for active travelers. The camps are built in the best picturesque places where both children and adults come to rest: skiing, mountain, water tours, wellness treatments, walking tours and other entertainment programs will not allow you to sit all day in the room. What is the cost in this case? Hotels of this type set prices depending on the city and the services offered, but, as a rule, accommodation in them is available for the middle class of citizens. Here you can see whole families joining sports and culture; athletes training before important competitions; groups of friends / colleagues who come together to relax.
Hotel Classes
The most popular are specialized hotels located in the city center (or closer to the center). The cost, quality of service and range of services here are an order of magnitude higher than those described previously. So that tourists do not waste time searching for the best and suitable hotel, a star classification system has been created that allows you to calculate your budget and immediately determine your desires and opportunities.
One Star (Category D)
Cheap hotels with one star have the same type of rooms and the minimum number of services. You can stay here if you are an active tourist and you need a room only for night rest and sleep. Otherwise, you will be bored, as an economy hotel does not provide entertainment programs. The rooms themselves are usually small, modest, but comfortable.
Two stars (category C)
A two-star hotel is a budget option for accommodation with a limited range of services: room, shower, TV, sometimes breakfast. Also suitable for one or more nights for an active traveler.
Three stars (category B)
Middle class hotels have a three-star status and are in great demand in resort towns. Here they can offer their guests single / double rooms with a TV, a minibar, a refrigerator, a private bathroom and daily cleaning. In addition, the hotel has cafes, laundries, separate lounges and business centers.
Four stars (category A)
High-class hotels are successfully located in the city center and, in addition to the above services, includes additional (often free) functions: a swimming pool, a gym, conference centers, food, a spa, massage, etc. Prices for such rooms are, of course, high . However, the level of service, the availability of the main attractions of the city and the possibility of high-quality relaxation are the main advantages for which tourists are ready to fork out.
Five Stars (De Luxe Category)
Not every hotel is able to get the title of the best. This is a separate “city” with its own infrastructure: restaurants, bars, fitness centers, shops, clubs, beauty salons, multi-room apartments, parking lots, car rentals, etc. The prices here are very high, for some tourists even sky-high, but they offer the corresponding residence. Still, De Luxe is an exclusive hotel. What is De Luxe and Extraclass, consider in more detail:
- In the five-star room, the guest can use the private bathroom, where you can find a complete set of bedding, towels, cosmetics.
- Also in the room is a large comfortable bed, a color TV with many channels, a telephone, air conditioning, a coffee machine with capsules, a minibar, a refrigerator and other appliances that make life easier.
- Daily housekeeping by "silent" maids who try to clean up your absence so as not to interfere with rest. If you have to spend the whole day in a hotel, you can put a “do not disturb” sign on the door of the room.
- Depending on the class of the room itself, the service of ordering food / drinks in the room may be available to you. You do not have to go down to the restaurant or the hotel bar: the attendants will bring the order themselves.
- Guests can relax not only in a comfortable room, but also relax in the pool, massage, spa, work out in the gym, hold a business meeting in the conference center or book a car for a trip to a concert / theater / cinema, etc.
Hotel business
A hotel is not just a place to stay overnight, it is the first thing a tourist pays attention to when he arrives in an unfamiliar city. And the first impression and mood will depend on how they serve and accept it at the hotel.